SHISO PESTO

Shiso Pesto image

Provided by dicentra

Categories Vegetable

Time 5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

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3 -5 garlic cloves
2 cups around 450 ml fresh green shiso leaves (washed)
1/3 cup around 80 ml pine nuts
2/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, pref. Reggiano
1 tablespoon softened unsalted butter
2/3 cup olive oil

Steps:

In a food processor chop the garlic. Add the dry ingredients and whirl.
Pour in the olive oil through the feed tube while the food processor is going until the texture of the pesto is creamy.
Serve on pasta. Or bread. Or a spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 494.7, Fat 51.4, SaturatedFat 10.2, Cholesterol 22.3, Sodium 256.7, Carbohydrate 2.9, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.6, Protein 8.1